Abstract
The key reason that motivates people to seek dermatologists and plastic surgeons today is the search for a more youthful, rested and attractive appearance.
A thorough understanding of the dynamic anatomical and physiological changes associated with the aging face has enabled a broader and more sophisticated assessment of such changes.
The current facial rejuvenation approach uses a three-dimensional process to treat facial volume loss, displacement and loss of fat compartments, bone reabsorption, besides expression lines and skin texture changes.
The objective of this chapter is to describe objectively the use of poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA), a potent biostimulator, to treat skin sagging, facial contour, as well as loss of volume and bone support through neocollagenesis.
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Albuquerque, C., Calil, K., Reis, V. (2020). Poly-L-Lactic Acid for the Face. In: Costa, A. (eds) Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Procedures . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78265-2_72
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